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Title: William John Walton
Post by: manicmarcus on Thursday 19 June 08 17:08 BST (UK)

Hi

I'm looking for any info on the family history of William John Walton, who died on 3 Sept 1916 on the Somme. He had married Ellen Matthews, who later remarried a Charles Longhurst. I believe William's mother to be a Caroline Walton.

Specifically I would be interested to know if there are any war memorials in the Croydon area which may bear his name. He is buried at Beaumont Hamel Military Cemetery.

Any info would be greatfully received.

Title: Re: William John Walton
Post by: lizdb on Thursday 19 June 08 18:28 BST (UK)

Here is a Croydon War memorial - but I dont know if he is on it
http://www.roll-of-honour.com/London/Croydon.html

Title: Re: William John Walton
Post by: lizdb on Thursday 19 June 08 18:30 BST (UK)

and
http://ww1cemeteries.com/british_cemeteries_memorials/croydon_parish_church2.htm

Title: Re: William John Walton
Post by: damikinch on Thursday 19 June 08 21:50 BST (UK)

The following is taken from the publication "Croydon and the Great War",specifically the section entitled "Croydon Roll of Honour-The Glorious Dead".


WALTON,WILLIAM JOHN,Rflmn.,R.B.
b.,Frith Rd.,Croydon,29 Nov.,--.Educ.,Mitcham Rd.Sch.,Crydon.Married.Labourer.Res.,26 Cornwell Rd.,Croydon.Enl.,30 Apr.,'15.Fell.France,3 Sept.,'16.

William's name should be on the Memorial in Katherine St.,Croydon.

Dave.

Title: Re: William John Walton
Post by: manicmarcus on Friday 20 June 08 01:18 BST (UK)

Thanks for your help and comments so far. I dont think there are actually any names on the memorial in Katherine street.